Phillip M. Tate

Mr. Tate is associate in the Land Use and Natural Resources practice group in the firm's Los Angeles office.

Areas of Practice

Mr. Tate's practice focuses on land use, entitlement matters, environmental review and permitting, as well as the political and public affairs process that surrounds most entitlement related legal matters.

Prior to Sheppard Mullin, Phil was in charge of steering Councilman Bill Rosendahl's legislative agenda as it relates to condominium conversions, housing, aviation and the City's budget. His responsibilities included drafting motions, researching policy issues and counseling Councilman Rosendahl on strategy and procedures. Phil was frequently called upon to work with the City Attorney's office, review documents, and consult on the viability of potential litigation. Phil's specific committee assignments included: Trade, Commerce, & Tourism and Budget & Finance.

Phil also served as the Special Projects Director for Bill Rosendahl's campaign. In this capacity, he met with various constituent groups throughout the 11th district and advised the campaign on relevant legal matters. Prior to joining the campaign, he worked as an attorney and practiced in several fields including estate planning, land use, family law and general business transactions. Phil has also founded several successful small businesses.  

Education

• J.D., University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law, 2002
• M.Phil in Criminology, Cambridge University, 1999
• B.A., Georgetown University, 1998

Admissions

• California

Articles

• Sheppard Mullin Continues to Grow its Real Estate Practice, California Real Estate Journal, November 23, 2009

Real Estate & Construction Law Blog Articles

• "Notice Of Exemption Triggers A 35-Day Statute Of Limitations Under CEQA Despite Flaws in Underlying Approval", April 30, 2010
• "Supercenters Do Not Automatically Trigger Requirement To Study Urban Decay Effects In An EIR", April 30, 2010